WTB Stetson Stratoliner 7 1/2

[Dcastillo]

Looking to buy a Stetson Stratoliner or open road 7 1/2 in a tan light brown color, good condition, would like to stay under or around the $200 range, any leads would be great, thanks gents!!

 

[Historyteach24]

Join the club and raise that asking price about 150 bucks lol

 

[Dcastillo]

Ya I know lol, I'm new to this forum, just wanted to put it out there!


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[tommyK]

Prices on size 7 1/2 in particular have spiked in the last year or so. I've seen maybe one go this low and it had a sweatband that was completely shot. Any of the named Stetson's Stratoliner, Whippet, Playboy are fetching very high prices right now. I've seen a couple of Whippets go north of $500. Patience is key and combing ebay, etsy every hour day and night. People that might be willing to sell in this size are likely to expect big $.

Still, it doesn't hurt to ask.

This is a long way of saying I agree with HT, I think if you offer $350 one or two might be tempted out of the wood work.

 

[Dcastillo]

Ya it doesn't have to be perfect, I like old hats with character, we have a shop here in Orange, CA called Joyride Vintage, they specialize in blocking, cleaning, shaping and restoration, as long as the felt is in good condition that's all I really care about...thank you for the advise tommyK! I will be hunting on eBay and etsy!!


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[RJR]

Interesting,Dcastillo,tell us more about Joyride Vintage,pls.

 

[Dcastillo]

RJR they are in the city of orange ca. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram,


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[TomS]

I don't know if this helps, but Art Fawcett can do a perfect clone for about 275.00. It wont be beaver felt, but that's ok

 

[Dcastillo]

Ok thank you very much TomS!


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[Historyteach24]

Ok thank you very much TomS!


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Bob from Black Sheep is also making me a clone, not to say to avoid Art, Art is a genius, just giving you options

 

[Dcastillo]

How do they compare to the modern Stetson stratoliners?


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[moontheloon]

Looking to buy a Stetson Stratoliner 7 1/2 in a tan light brown color, good condition, would like to stay under or around the $200 range, any leads would be great, thanks gents!!

they are out there ... but in that price range ... unless you get lucky ....you are probably looking at some sort of serious damage
separated sweat , or stains, or mothing etc etc
possibly all of the above



good luck

 

[Historyteach24]

How do they compare to the modern Stetson stratoliners?


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For 250 it would be bunny felt but I LOVE Black Sheep hat works hats and Art has a devoted following. Bob's felts are amazing to the touch and someone else can attest to Art's because I do not own one

 

[Dcastillo]

How about a open road?


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[ingineer]

How about a open road?

Yes if you search for the other makers.
i have a very nice San Antonio in that price
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?36972-The-Other-Open-Roads

 

[rogerstg]

Here you go for $225 shipped: Premier Srat

 

[ingineer]

Excellent suggestion Roger, Delmonicos has a great rep, plus there is a coupon on the site.
I would avoid the regular/cheaper version. i don't like it.
OP look at some of MoontheLoon threads on this hat, from what i see the Premier is what you want to buy

 

[Frunobulax]

I thought Moon's was an Excellent.

 

[ingineer]

Opps sorry, you are right. but i suppose this in between and in the OP's budget.
can never grasp Stetson's grading, seems to be purposely confusing

 

[Frunobulax]

I've handled a Premiere Strat. They're nice, and pretty easily shaped. Never touched an Excellent.